KALL Ingredients

What KALL Ingredients does

KALL Ingredients Kft. is a Hungarian privately-held maize wet-milling company that operates a 530,000 tons-per-year greenfield processing plant on a 67-hectare site in Tiszapüspöki, Hungary. The facility, built with a 145 million EUR capital investment, is one of the largest and most modern corn processing plants in Europe and converts 100% of incoming non-GMO corn into liquid sugars (K-SYRUP and K-SWEET lines including dextrose, glucose, maltose, fructose, and the F95 extra-high-fructose syrup), high-purity ethyl alcohol (ALCO-KALL 99.9 and ALCO-KALL FINE 96.2, meeting PHHg VIII and EU Pharma 4 pharmacopoeial standards), and animal feed ingredients (FEED-KALL, PROTE-KALL, ENERGO-KALL). The company's proprietary F95 HFCS technology won the Hungarian Innovation Grand Prize in 2020 and is supported by a GINOP grant-funded R&D program.

The business operates on a B2B industrial model, selling in bulk to food and beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, chemical, and animal feed customers via a dedicated sales team and quote-based multi-year contracts, with the majority of production exported internationally. Revenue is generated through one-time purchase of these raw materials and ingredients, with pricing not publicly disclosed. In October 2025, the company inaugurated a 56 MWh Heatcube thermal energy storage system with Kyoto Group, Kyotherm, and Energiabörze — the world's largest industrial installation of its kind — supplying over 30 GWh of clean process heat annually and reducing CO2 emissions by up to 8,000 tons per year. The company holds a broad portfolio of certifications (ISO 9001/14001/45001/22000/50001, BRC, IFS, EFISC, Non-GMO, Kosher, Halal, ISCC EU/PLUS) that enables access to regulated end-markets across Europe. CEO Szabolcs Makai leads the company, which is wholly Hungarian-owned and is referenced within the Mészáros Csoport of companies.

Name

KALL Ingredients

Legal name

KALL Ingredients Kft.

Website

https://kallingredients.hu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

KALL Ingredients Kft. is a Hungarian-owned maize wet-milling company operating a 530,000 tons-per-year greenfield plant in Tiszapüspöki, Hungary, producing non-GMO liquid sugars (K-SYRUP/K-SWEET), pharmaceutical-grade ethyl alcohol (ALCO-KALL), and animal feed ingredients for B2B food, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, chemical, and feed customers across European and international export markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Corn Wet Milling & Starch/Sugar Processing

NAICS

Wet Corn Milling and Starch Manufacturing (311221)

SIC

Grain Mill Products (2040)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYAFAKABAD

Flour & Milling Products Manufacturing (wheat, corn, rice, specialty flours)

Agriculture & Food Production/Food Processing & Manufacturing/Breakfast Cereals, Pasta & Grain-Based Foods Manufacturing

SECONDARYAFAKABAE

Rice & Grain Processing (milling, polishing, parboiling, blending)

Agriculture & Food Production/Food Processing & Manufacturing/Breakfast Cereals, Pasta & Grain-Based Foods Manufacturing

Keywords

• Corn wet milling
• Liquid sugar production
• High fructose corn syrup
• Pharmaceutical ethyl alcohol
• Animal feed ingredients

Headquarters

HQ city

Tiszapüspöki

HQ country

Hungary

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Corn Processing Ingredients & Finished Products: KALL Ingredients generates revenue by manufacturing and selling corn-based raw materials and finished products including liquid sugars (fructose-glucose, dextrose, maltose syrups), pharmaceutical and food-grade alcohols (ALCO-KALL 99.9, ALCO-KALL FINE 96.2), and animal feed products (FEED-KALL/CGF, PROTE-KALL, ENERGO-KALL/corn germ). Products are sold both domestically in Hungary and internationally (export). The business operates on a B2B model targeting food industry, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, chemical, and animal feed sectors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

KALL Ingredients operates a wet milling corn processing facility in Tiszapüspöki, Hungary, with 530,000 tons annual capacity. The company manufactures and sells corn-based liquid sugars and syrups (fructose, glucose, dextrose, maltose, blend syrups), high-purity ethyl alcohol for pharmaceutical and industrial use, and corn-derived animal feed materials (CGF, corn gluten, corn germ). All products are produced from 100% non-GMO Hungarian corn.

Product overview

KALL Ingredients Kft. is a Hungarian-owned corn processing company operating the youngest and most modern corn processing plant in Europe. The company processes 530,000 tons of non-GMO corn per year with a 145 million EUR greenfield investment. The core product offering centers on liquid sugars and syrups (K-SYRUP and K-SWEET product lines), which include dextrose syrups, fructose syrups (F42, F50, F55, F95), glucose syrups (G38, G42), maltose syrups (M52), and blend syrups (F20, F20 HDS, F30, F40) — all produced via wet milling and certified Kosher and Halal. The second product category is high-purity alcohols (ALCO-KALL line), including ALCO-KALL 99.9 (pharmaceutical grade, ≥99.9% ABV) and ALCO-KALL FINE 96.2 (distilled alcohol, ≥96% ABV) made from 100% Hungarian non-GMO corn. The third category is animal feed raw materials (FEED-KALL, PROTE-KALL, ENERGO-KALL), derived from the corn fiber, gluten, and germ streams. The F95 (extra high fructose syrup, >95% fructose) product and its production technology won the Hungarian Innovation Grand Prize. The Kyoto Group Heatcube 56 MWh thermal energy storage system was inaugurated at the plant in October 2025 as part of an industrial decarbonization partnership.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ALCO-KALL: Brand for pharmaceutical and food grade alcohols produced by KALL Ingredients, including ALCO-KALL 99.9 and ALCO-KALL FINE 96.2
• K-SYRUP / K-SWEET
• FEED-KALL / PROTE-KALL / ENERGO-KALL
• F95

Products and services

• K-SWEET F95 Extra High Fructose Corn Syrup
• K-SWEET F42 / F50 / F55 Fructose-Glucose Syrups Corn-based glucose-fructose syrups (F42, F50, F55) for the food industry, produced by wet milling, non-GMO, Kosher and Halal certified. Used in beverages, bakery, sauces, preserves, and ice cream applications.
• K-SYRUP G38 / G42 Glucose Syrups Corn-based glucose syrups for the food industry, produced by wet milling, non-GMO, suitable for vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets. Used in confectionery, ice cream, bakery, and milk desserts.
• K-SYRUP M52 Maltose Syrup Corn-based maltose syrup produced by wet milling, non-GMO, Kosher and Halal certified. Used in confectionery, ice cream, sauces, preserves, and alcoholic beverages.
• K-SYRUP LDX Dextrose Syrup Corn-based high glucose-content syrup (dextrose) produced by wet milling, non-GMO, suitable for vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets. Used in ice cream, sauces, preserves, bakery, alcoholic beverages, and fermentation.
• K-SWEET Blend Syrups (F20, F20 HDS, F30, F40) Corn-based glucose-fructose blend syrups (F20, F20 HDS, F30, F40) produced by wet milling, non-GMO, Kosher and Halal certified. Used in confectionery, sauces, preserves, juices, jams, fillings, bakery, and milk desserts.
• ALCO-KALL 99.9 Pharmaceutical-Grade Ethyl Alcohol Ethyl alcohol of agricultural origin with very high alcohol content (≥99.9% ABV, less than 0.5% water). Compliant with EU, Hungarian specifications, and PHHg VIII, EU Pharma 4 pharmacopoeial regulations. Used as therapeutic auxiliary material in pharmaceutical industry and as raw material for chemical industry.
• ALCO-KALL FINE 96.2 Distilled Ethyl Alcohol Ethyl alcohol of agricultural origin with minimum 96% ABV content, made from 100% Hungarian non-GMO corn, produced through multiple distillation. Used in distilled liquor, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries; meets strict vodka manufacture specifications.
• FEED-KALL (Corn Gluten Feed / CGF) Corn Gluten Feed is a mix of corn fiber and high protein slurry, marketed as moist or dry powder and in pellet form for feedstuff purposes. Contains corn's fiber, protein, and starch in optimum proportions, suitable for ruminants, pigs, poultry, and pet foods.
• PROTE-KALL (Corn Gluten) Premium quality feed material rich in concentrated protein, obtained after separation of corn gluten, germ, and fibers. High in methionine content, suitable for poultry, dairy cows, fish, and pets.
• ENERGO-KALL (Corn Germ) Corn germ obtained in the first phase of starch production, with oil content above 42%, also containing high protein and starch content. A valuable ingredient in animal feed providing natural energy for poultry, pigs, ruminants, and pets.

Quantifiable outcome

• 530,000 tons of corn processed annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Kyoto GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 October 2025Kyoto Group inaugurated the world's largest 56 MWh Heatcube thermal energy storage system at KALL Ingredients' Hungary facility. The system replaces natural gas for industrial process heat, supplying over 30 GWh of clean process heat annually and reducing CO2 emissions by up to 8,000 tons per year. This is a flagship decarbonization partnership for industrial heat.
• KyothermcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 October 2025Kyotherm is part of the strategic partnership involving Kyoto Group, Kyotherm, and Energiabörze for the Heatcube thermal energy storage project at KALL Ingredients. The partnership focuses on decarbonizing industrial heat and enhancing energy flexibility in Hungary.
• EnergiabörzecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 October 2025Energiabörze participates in the strategic partnership with Kyoto Group and Kyotherm for the Heatcube project at KALL Ingredients, contributing to energy market flexibility and green industrial energy solutions.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Tereos: French cooperative producing sugar, isosugar, starch and alcohol from beet and cereals. Direct competitor in the European liquid-sugar and ethanol markets KALL serves.
• Ingredion: US-headquartered global corn wet-miller producing HFCS, glucose syrups, and starches. Direct peer in specialty corn-based ingredients and starch-derived industrial products, with overlapping multinational FMCG customers.
• AGRANA: Austrian-headquartered fruit, starch and sugar group operating corn-starch and isosugar plants across Central Europe. Direct peer given overlapping corn wet-milling, isosugar and feed ingredient portfolios serving identical EU food and feed customers.
• Nordzucker: Northern European sugar and isosugar producer with corn- and grain-based ingredient capabilities. Direct peer in the European isosugar and liquid-sugar market.
• Tate & Lyle: UK-listed global specialty food ingredients producer with a large HFCS and corn-derived ingredient franchise. Direct peer in the isosugar and specialty sweetener category.
• Roquette: French global leader in starch, polyols and isosugar from corn and wheat wet-milling. Direct peer producing the same HFCS, glucose syrups, and pharmaceutical excipients sold to overlapping food, pharma, and fermentation customers.
• Südzucker: Germany's largest sugar producer with significant isosugar and bioethanol operations. Direct European peer in isosugar and alcohol segments, competing for the same beverage, food, and industrial buyers.

Emerging players

• Global Bio-Chem Technology Group: Hong Kong-listed corn wet-miller producing HFCS, amino acids, and corn-based biochemicals. Emerging cross-border competitor that increasingly targets European food and feed accounts also served by KALL.

Broad incumbents

• ADM: Global agribusiness and corn wet-miller producing HFCS, ethanol, starches and feed ingredients. Broader incumbent competing with KALL in EU sweetener, starch and feed ingredient markets.
• Cargill: Global commodity and food ingredients giant with substantial corn wet-milling, ethanol and animal nutrition operations. Broader incumbent whose European corn-sweetener business directly overlaps KALL's product set and customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance13 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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